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The Brightly blog offers trends, tips and good news to make your future bright - from "how to" articles to get the most out of our software from product experts, to in-depth analysis of today's top news in asset management by the industry's top thought leaders, looking behind-the-scenes at the Brightly brand and culture, and deep dives with leaders from across the organization.
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CMMS and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Your Defense in Industry
The Case for Security Would you be comfortable knowing that complete strangers were wandering around your yard and inside your house? Most of us would say, “No way!”, even if we trust that most people don’t have malicious intent. We...
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Spotlight on Success: A Look Back at Some of the Recent Highlights from Our Client Success Stories
In case you’ve missed them, here’s a recap of some of the most noteworthy achievements our clients...
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Strategic Asset Management in Manufacturing: How to Manage Your Assets So They Don't Manage You
In manufacturing, finding ways to consistently improve or maximize overall productivity and quality...
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The American Infrastructure and Capital Planning Study: Education: Consumers unwilling to fund aging school infrastructure
New survey data from Brightly Software highlights Americans’ perceptions of public K-12 school...
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Leveraging LCRR Data to Improve Capital Planning
Having clean water is something many communities take for granted. But water professionals work...
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The Biggest Trends and Challenges for Fabricated Metal Manufacturers
The North American fabricated metal market is expected to pass $473.7 billion by 2031. Yet despite...
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Why 7 of America’s “Top 10 Continuing Care Retirement Communities” Rely on Brightly Software
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) continue to grow in popularity for today’s senior...
How to protect your operations budget during inflation
In times of inflation, smart technology can help maximize budgets (including help with grant or funding requests) through more effective utility management, smart asset management, and reduced long-term or emergency costs from preventive maintenance.
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Get to Know Brightly's New CEO, Don Kurelich
Last month, former Chief Operating Officer, Don Kurelich, was named Brightly’s new CEO following the...
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The 5s Methodology for Lean Manufacturing
In lean manufacturing, 5s is a low-investment, high-impact manufacturing tool designed to massively...
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5 Reasons to Use Asset Management to Drive Your Community's Capital Plans
Capital planning is challenging, complex and financially critical. While operating budgets cover the...
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The Future-Proof Campus: Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Facilities Investments
In the dynamic landscape of educational institutions, the condition of their facilities is paramount...
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Summer Facility Project Check-List
As students and teachers head off for the summer, school facilities leaders and staff gear up for a...
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Preparing for an FCA
Preparing for a facilities condition assessment (FCA) visit to your school district involves several...
